used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I say to Me, ‘Mary MacLane, be strong: whether you’re living joyous on a hill or mournful in a valley, make shift to be strong.’
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In which paragraphs I make an apologetic preamble to Me when about to dwell on my odd ironic element of Weakness.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Truth belongs with love, with friendship, with charity, with psychic lovingkindness: with all the altruistic graces and tendernesses.
altruisticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːltruːˈɪstɪk/
showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
From this reading Truth belongs with love, with friendship, with charity, with psychic lovingkindness: with all the altruistic graces and tendernesses.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In which paragraphs I make an apologetic preamble to Me when about to dwell on my odd ironic element of Weakness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Truth belongs with love, with friendship, with charity, with psychic lovingkindness: with all the altruistic graces and tendernesses.
apologeticadjectiveUS /əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪk/
offering or expressing apology
From this reading In which paragraphs I make an apologetic preamble to Me when about to dwell on my odd ironic element of Weakness.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading My Weakness is not an art nor a science nor a gift nor a trait but is a sort of ruinous trade touched with all of those, a trade at which I work and lose heavily from a viewpoint of personal economy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My Weakness is not an art nor a science nor a gift nor a trait but is a sort of ruinous trade touched with all of those, a trade at which I work and lose heavily from a viewpoint of personal economy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But in the mere grinding livingness of things it is to be strong.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Truth belongs with love, with friendship, with charity, with psychic lovingkindness: with all the altruistic graces and tendernesses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the mere grinding livingness of things it is to be strong.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading Truth belongs with love, with friendship, with charity, with psychic lovingkindness: with all the altruistic graces and tendernesses.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading In which paragraphs I make an apologetic preamble to Me when about to dwell on my odd ironic element of Weakness.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading My Weakness is not an art nor a science nor a gift nor a trait but is a sort of ruinous trade touched with all of those, a trade at which I work and lose heavily from a viewpoint of personal economy.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading In which paragraphs I make an apologetic preamble to Me when about to dwell on my odd ironic element of Weakness.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Truth belongs with love, with friendship, with charity, with psychic lovingkindness: with all the altruistic graces and tendernesses.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My Weakness is not an art nor a science nor a gift nor a trait but is a sort of ruinous trade touched with all of those, a trade at which I work and lose heavily from a viewpoint of personal economy.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading My Weakness is not an art nor a science nor a gift nor a trait but is a sort of ruinous trade touched with all of those, a trade at which I work and lose heavily from a viewpoint of personal economy.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Truth belongs with love, with friendship, with charity, with psychic lovingkindness: with all the altruistic graces and tendernesses.
grindingnounUS /ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
material resulting from the process of grinding
From this reading But in the mere grinding livingness of things it is to be strong.
to a considerable degree
From this reading My Weakness is not an art nor a science nor a gift nor a trait but is a sort of ruinous trade touched with all of those, a trade at which I work and lose heavily from a viewpoint of personal economy.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading I say to Me, ‘Mary MacLane, be strong: whether you’re living joyous on a hill or mournful in a valley, make shift to be strong.’
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I say to Me, ‘Mary MacLane, be strong: whether you’re living joyous on a hill or mournful in a valley, make shift to be strong.’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in the mere grinding livingness of things it is to be strong.
ironicadjectiveUS /aɪˈrɑːnɪk/
humorously sarcastic or mocking
From this reading In which paragraphs I make an apologetic preamble to Me when about to dwell on my odd ironic element of Weakness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in the mere grinding livingness of things it is to be strong.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But in the mere grinding livingness of things it is to be strong.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading I say to Me, ‘Mary MacLane, be strong: whether you’re living joyous on a hill or mournful in a valley, make shift to be strong.’
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading I say to Me, ‘Mary MacLane, be strong: whether you’re living joyous on a hill or mournful in a valley, make shift to be strong.’
livingness
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From this reading But in the mere grinding livingness of things it is to be strong.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading My Weakness is not an art nor a science nor a gift nor a trait but is a sort of ruinous trade touched with all of those, a trade at which I work and lose heavily from a viewpoint of personal economy.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Truth belongs with love, with friendship, with charity, with psychic lovingkindness: with all the altruistic graces and tendernesses.
lovingkindness
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From this reading Truth belongs with love, with friendship, with charity, with psychic lovingkindness: with all the altruistic graces and tendernesses.
MacLane
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From this reading I say to Me, ‘Mary MacLane, be strong: whether you’re living joyous on a hill or mournful in a valley, make shift to be strong.’
engage in
From this reading I say to Me, ‘Mary MacLane, be strong: whether you’re living joyous on a hill or mournful in a valley, make shift to be strong.’
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading I say to Me, ‘Mary MacLane, be strong: whether you’re living joyous on a hill or mournful in a valley, make shift to be strong.’
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I say to Me, ‘Mary MacLane, be strong: whether you’re living joyous on a hill or mournful in a valley, make shift to be strong.’
being nothing more than specified
From this reading But in the mere grinding livingness of things it is to be strong.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading I say to Me, ‘Mary MacLane, be strong: whether you’re living joyous on a hill or mournful in a valley, make shift to be strong.’
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In which paragraphs I make an apologetic preamble to Me when about to dwell on my odd ironic element of Weakness.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading My Weakness is not an art nor a science nor a gift nor a trait but is a sort of ruinous trade touched with all of those, a trade at which I work and lose heavily from a viewpoint of personal economy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My Weakness is not an art nor a science nor a gift nor a trait but is a sort of ruinous trade touched with all of those, a trade at which I work and lose heavily from a viewpoint of personal economy.
not divisible by two
From this reading In which paragraphs I make an apologetic preamble to Me when about to dwell on my odd ironic element of Weakness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But in the mere grinding livingness of things it is to be strong.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I say to Me, ‘Mary MacLane, be strong: whether you’re living joyous on a hill or mournful in a valley, make shift to be strong.’
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I say to Me, ‘Mary MacLane, be strong: whether you’re living joyous on a hill or mournful in a valley, make shift to be strong.’
paragraphsnounUS /ˈpærəɡræfs/
plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading In which paragraphs I make an apologetic preamble to Me when about to dwell on my odd ironic element of Weakness.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading My Weakness is not an art nor a science nor a gift nor a trait but is a sort of ruinous trade touched with all of those, a trade at which I work and lose heavily from a viewpoint of personal economy.
preamblenounUS /priˈæmbəl/
a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose)
From this reading In which paragraphs I make an apologetic preamble to Me when about to dwell on my odd ironic element of Weakness.
psychicadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪkɪk/
affecting or influenced by the human mind
From this reading Truth belongs with love, with friendship, with charity, with psychic lovingkindness: with all the altruistic graces and tendernesses.
ruinousadjectiveUS /ˈruːənəs/
extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin
From this reading My Weakness is not an art nor a science nor a gift nor a trait but is a sort of ruinous trade touched with all of those, a trade at which I work and lose heavily from a viewpoint of personal economy.
express in words
From this reading I say to Me, ‘Mary MacLane, be strong: whether you’re living joyous on a hill or mournful in a valley, make shift to be strong.’
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading My Weakness is not an art nor a science nor a gift nor a trait but is a sort of ruinous trade touched with all of those, a trade at which I work and lose heavily from a viewpoint of personal economy.
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading I say to Me, ‘Mary MacLane, be strong: whether you’re living joyous on a hill or mournful in a valley, make shift to be strong.’
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading My Weakness is not an art nor a science nor a gift nor a trait but is a sort of ruinous trade touched with all of those, a trade at which I work and lose heavily from a viewpoint of personal economy.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But in the mere grinding livingness of things it is to be strong.
tendernesses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Truth belongs with love, with friendship, with charity, with psychic lovingkindness: with all the altruistic graces and tendernesses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Truth belongs with love, with friendship, with charity, with psychic lovingkindness: with all the altruistic graces and tendernesses.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But in the mere grinding livingness of things it is to be strong.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading My Weakness is not an art nor a science nor a gift nor a trait but is a sort of ruinous trade touched with all of those, a trade at which I work and lose heavily from a viewpoint of personal economy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But in the mere grinding livingness of things it is to be strong.
having come into contact
From this reading My Weakness is not an art nor a science nor a gift nor a trait but is a sort of ruinous trade touched with all of those, a trade at which I work and lose heavily from a viewpoint of personal economy.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading My Weakness is not an art nor a science nor a gift nor a trait but is a sort of ruinous trade touched with all of those, a trade at which I work and lose heavily from a viewpoint of personal economy.
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading My Weakness is not an art nor a science nor a gift nor a trait but is a sort of ruinous trade touched with all of those, a trade at which I work and lose heavily from a viewpoint of personal economy.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Truth belongs with love, with friendship, with charity, with psychic lovingkindness: with all the altruistic graces and tendernesses.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading I say to Me, ‘Mary MacLane, be strong: whether you’re living joyous on a hill or mournful in a valley, make shift to be strong.’
viewpointnounUS /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading My Weakness is not an art nor a science nor a gift nor a trait but is a sort of ruinous trade touched with all of those, a trade at which I work and lose heavily from a viewpoint of personal economy.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading In which paragraphs I make an apologetic preamble to Me when about to dwell on my odd ironic element of Weakness.
at the time that
From this reading In which paragraphs I make an apologetic preamble to Me when about to dwell on my odd ironic element of Weakness.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I say to Me, ‘Mary MacLane, be strong: whether you’re living joyous on a hill or mournful in a valley, make shift to be strong.’
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In which paragraphs I make an apologetic preamble to Me when about to dwell on my odd ironic element of Weakness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Truth belongs with love, with friendship, with charity, with psychic lovingkindness: with all the altruistic graces and tendernesses.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading My Weakness is not an art nor a science nor a gift nor a trait but is a sort of ruinous trade touched with all of those, a trade at which I work and lose heavily from a viewpoint of personal economy.
you're
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From this reading I say to Me, ‘Mary MacLane, be strong: whether you’re living joyous on a hill or mournful in a valley, make shift to be strong.’
